Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Interleukin-18
Update Type
Test Down or Delayed
CPT Code
83520
Order Code
VIL18
TEST DOWN
Interleukin 18
Order Code: VIL18
Fee Code: AA748 (CPT 83520)
Reference Lab: Viracor #33611
Interleukin 18, performed by Eurofins Viracor, is down effective October 7, 2026. All tests will be forwarded to Cincinnati Children's Hospital (Order Code: CIL18).
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in a red top tube. Spin immediately and aliquot into 1mL serum into 2 screw capped tubes. Send to Specimen processing frozen. Specimen MUST be into send outs no later than 430pm on Thursday to make the UPS shipment. If specimen will be received by Cinci within 48 hours of collection, it can remain as whole blood. Spin and freeze if it will be longer than 48 hrs to arrival.